Monday's Headlines: Trump injects uncertainty into fragile health insurance markets

Will Rubio defy Trump on his pick for secretary of state?; Liberal watchdog group to sue Trump, alleging he violated constitutional ban; The traditional way of reporting on a president is dead. Trump's press secretary killed it.; Challenged on falsehoods, adviser says Trump team has 'alternative facts';   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Trump injects uncertainty into fragile health insurance markets President Trump's executive order, signed hours after he was sworn in, roiled the already unstable Affordable Care Act marketplaces and could affect how many people enroll in plans and what benefits insurers must offer. A longtime critic of the health law called the order a "bomb" that signals it will be a "disorderly transition" to a replacement plan. By Juliet Eilperin and Sean Sullivan  •  Read more » Will Rubio defy Trump on his pick for secretary of state? Sen. Marco Rubio has expressed significant reservations about Rex Tillerson, but the former presidential candidate is under intense pressure from Republican leaders to back the ExxonMobil chief executive, and backlash from the new White House would probably be intense. By Karoun Demirjian and Sean Sullivan  •  Read more »   Liberal watchdog group to sue Trump, alleging he violated constitutional ban The group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said that because Trump-owned buildings take in rent, room rentals and other payments from foreign governments, the president has breached the Emoluments Clause. By David A. Fahrenthold and Jonathan O'Connell  •  Read more »   Margaret Sullivan | Media Columnist The traditional way of reporting on a president is dead. Trump's press secretary killed it. Sean Spicer's remarks about the audience for Trump's inauguration were full of falsehoods, and they should inspire journalists to dig in and pay far more attention to actions than sensational tweets or briefing-room lies. By Margaret Sullivan  •  Read more »   Challenged on falsehoods, adviser says Trump team has 'alternative facts' After the president's press secretary made easily disproved claims about the size of the inauguration crowd, chief counselor Kellyanne Conway sparred on "Meet the Press" with Chuck Todd, who said, "Alternative facts are not facts." By Aaron Blake  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Why millions gathered to say 'no' to Trump By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •  Read more »   There is no velvet cover on Trump's presidential hammer. Get used to it. By Ed Rogers  •  Read more »   The dealmaker in chief in a dangerous world By Jackson Diehl  •  Read more »   Why Europe was alarmed by Trump’s inaugural address By Carl Bildt  •  Read more »   The NRA wants to suppress one of guns' most important safety features By Robert J. Spitzer  •  Read more »   Too much legislation dies a silent death in Virginia By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   'Nothing was left.' At least 18 people killed in Georgia, Mississippi amid tornadoes The largest devastation appeared to occur in the southern Georgia town of Adel, where officials said seven people died. The state's governor declared a state of emergency in seven counties near the Florida border. By Susan Eastman and Dan Lamothe  •  Read more » Gambia's ex-president left the country with luxury cars, millions of dollars Yahya Jammeh, the country's former ruler, stole more than $11 million from the government's coffers as well as a cargo plane full of luxury cars, which he sent aboard, a special adviser for the new president said. By Kevin Sieff  •  Read more » Conway: Trump won't release tax returns because 'people don't care' The president's senior aide indicated a marked shift from Trump's pledge during the campaign to make his returns public once an audit was complete. By John Wagner  •  Read more » Size, enthusiasm of Saturday's marches stir hope in Democrats The marches in cities across the nation captured an enthusiasm that Democrats failed to generate during the 2016 presidential campaign. By David Weigel and Jenna Portnoy  •  Read more » Russia's expanded influence may limit Trump's sway in Middle East The president has made clear his intent to pursue a more assertive Middle East policy, but after eight years of disengagement by the previous administration, Moscow and Iran play a more decisive role. By Liz Sly  •  Read more » Czech Republic recruits cyber troops to combat pro-Russia disinformation In the Czech Republic, the tug of war for influence between Moscow and the West has lurked just below the surface since the fall of the Iron Curtain. By Anthony Faiola  •  Read more » Samsung cites two separate battery issues for its Note 7 recall woes Samsung finally disclosed what made its flagship smartphone explode this past fall. By Hayley Tsukayama  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. 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